Production Coordinator (Spacecraft)

Responsibilities

• Production Execution
  • Release and manage manufacturing work orders in ERP/MES systems. 
  • Coordinate handoffs between manufacturing work centers. 
  • Track work order progress and identify schedule risks. 
  • Support daily production standups and execution reviews. 
  • Escalate production delays, bottlenecks, and resource constraints. 
• Material Readiness
  • Verify material availability prior to work order release. 
  • Coordinate material staging and kit readiness activities. 
  • Identify and communicate material shortages. 
  • Partner with Inventory, Planning, and Procurement to resolve shortages. 
• Factory Flow Management
  • Maintain accurate work order status throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. 
  • Coordinate movement of hardware between departments. 
  • Drive execution of manufacturing priorities established by planners and program leadership. 
  • Support recovery plans for delayed or at-risk builds. 
• Systems and Data Integrity
  • Maintain accurate work order data within ERP/MES systems. 
  • Ensure location tracking and status updates are completed accurately. 
  • Support item master and planning data accuracy initiatives. 
  • Participate in process improvement projects to improve factory execution. 
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, schedule adherence, and cycle time reduction. 
  • Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Inventory, and Engineering teams to streamline cross-functional workflows. 
  • Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production control, supply chain, operations, or planning. 
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated experience using ERP, MRP, MES, and/or QMS systems

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 
• 4+ years of experience in aerospace, electronics, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing
• Proficiency of MRP/ERP systems
• Demonstrated experience in aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with SQL, Python or other programming
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros, etc.)